"Be Like That" is a song by American musicians Kane Brown, Swae Lee, and Khalid. It was released on July 10, 2020, through RCA Records Nashville as the third single from Brown's third EP Mixtape, Vol. 1.
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| Single by Kane Brown, Swae Lee and Khalid | ||||
| from the EP Mixtape, Vol. 1 | ||||
| Released | July 10, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 3:11 | |||
| Label | RCA Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | Charlie Handsome | |||
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| Swae Lee singles chronology | ||||
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| "Be Like That" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
Brown discussed the song's meaning in a statement to Billboard, saying: "It's about all the different feelings you can have in a relationship. And trying not to overthink it."[2] "Be Like That" mixes country with "infectious" pop and hip-hop elements.[1]
Music video
The lyric video was uploaded on July 10, 2020.[3] The official music video was released on August 19, 2020, and was directed by Alex Alvga. Being set in the 1940s, it features the three singers taking over the Pink Motel in Sun Valley, California and showcasing a classic diner, as well as an empty pool with vintage TVs.[4][5]
Personnel
Credits adapted from YouTube and Tidal.[6]
- Charlie Handsome – Producer
- Denis Kosiak – Mixing
- Khalif Brown – Songwriting
- Alexander Izquierdo – Songwriting
- James Keely – Engineering
- Khalid Robinson – Songwriting
- Randy Lanphear – Producer / Vocal Producer
- Michael Piroli – Engineering
- Kuk Harrell – Producer / Vocal Producer
- Ryan Vojtesak – Producer / Songwriting
- Jeff Braun – Engineering / Vocal Engineering
- Mike Will – Producer / Songwriting
- Dale Becker – Mastering
- Hector Vega - Mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 53 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 6 |
| Canada AC (Billboard)[9] | 31 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[11] | 5 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[12] | 44 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 19 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 11 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 8 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[16] | 17 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2020) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] | 55 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 88 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[19] | 45 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[20] | 38 |
| Chart (2021) | Position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] | 55 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[22] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[23] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[24] | 6× Platinum | 480,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[25] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||